Christmas Card & 2011 In Review

2011 was a year we will never forget. Having a baby in January means we'll never have a calendar year of so many firsts. We are so blessed and so thankful for a happy and healthy child, a marriage that continues to grow, a home that we are making our own, and families that love us no matter what.

Merry Christmas from the Fields Family!

The text on the back of the card reads..

January: Preston Robert Fields enters the world

February: Brian turns 28, Preston's first snow

March: Cami turns 27, Preston smiles

April: Dining room and living room remodel and Easter

May: Preston is baptized, Trip to New York

June: Third wedding anniversary and Brian's first Father's Day

July: Preston starts crawling

August: Preston gets his first tooth 

September: Playroom remodel

October: Preston is a moose for Halloween

November: Preston has his first taste of turkey

December: Preston hopes for a visit from Santa. We printed these before I could add "Preston starts walking!"

What a year it has been! The saying "a baby changes everything" was certainly true for our family. Brian and I laugh about how we don't remember much from February until May. It all just seems like one big blur. We were so sleep deprived! We DEFINITELY remember how hard those first months were, as we learned to adjust to the responsibilities a baby brings, and to life as parents. In a way, we were prepared for the BIG change - Preston - but we weren't really prepared for all the small changes. There are SO many small changes. Life got harder, but richer. Now, here we are celebrating Christmas and planning P's first birthday party. Where did it all go? I think Brian and I will always look back on 2011 as the year we grew the most, both as individuals and as a couple. I am so thankful for this year and all that we were blessed with. It is ending on such a beautiful note... a precious baby boy, two happy parents, and lots of memories left to create!

Merry Christmas to you and yours! :)